Does the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, the most recent reported on January 17, 2020 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls and problems

2 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid recalls

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · reported January 17, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 2,891,976 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
The risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

NHTSA campaign 15V728000 · reported November 3, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 30,812 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
The risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes5
Electrical system3
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Engine2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags1
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance1
Unknown or other1
Visibility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 26, 2021 · Engine · 89,696 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HYBRID ENGINE ON THE VEHICLE SWITCHED FROM ELECTRIC TO GASOLINE OPERATION WHICH CAUSE A FASTER ACCELERATION AND JERKING MOTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO…

Sep 18, 2019 · Service brakes
THE AVALON HYBRIDS COVERED ONLY BY WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ZKK ARE SUFFERING THE SAME DANGERS AND FVMSS NONCOMPLIANCE DUE TO BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILURES AS THOSE TOYOTA COVERED BY SAFETY RECALLS (D0H & K0L). BY EXCLUDING AVALON HYBRIDS WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES FROM THE D0H AND K0L SAFETY RECALLS, TOYOTA IS LEAVING…

Jun 24, 2019 · Visibility · 40,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED NEWARK TOYOTA WORLD (230 E CLEVELAND AVE, NEWARK, DE 19711) AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR APPOINTMENT FOR JUNE…

May 14, 2018 · Service brakes · 16,251 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DAYTONA TOYOTA 1700 (451 N NOVA RD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, [phone removed]), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED…

Apr 19, 2018 · Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE DISPLAY PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER (DON MCGILL TOYOTA, 11800 KATY FWY HOUSTON, TX 77079, [phone removed]) WAS NOTIFIED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO DIAGNOSE…

Avalon Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	3	23	4	0
2014	2	18	1	1
2015	2	12	1	0
2016	2	2	0	0
2017	1	0	0	0
2018	1	1	0	0

All Toyota Avalon Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, the most recent reported on January 17, 2020 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?: Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 26, 2021.